The phrase "decimal system" refers to a way of counting and representing numbers using the base 10. It means that there are 10 digits (0-9) that we use to compose all numbers. Full definition
The New York Times reports Newark Library will forsake the Dewey Decimal system in honor of Philip Roth's donation: The library will maintain the collection in the same setup as it's in in Roth's current home. (relevantmagazine.com)
Even if the role isn't meant to be deep or profound, she gives a semblance of zany intelligence behind the shallowness that lets you believe that she actually would undertake such a thing as learning the Dewey decimal system in one night and succeed. (qwipster.net)
The limit of list culture is the absolute bias of the person compiling it (except of course the Dewey Decimal System which is without imperfection). (thefilmexperience.net)